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Finance Technical Assistant Sudan Nationals Only

CompanyNorwegian Refugee Council
Locationبورتسودان
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 20, 2026
About The Company
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We provide emergency assistance and protect people’s rights in the world’s most challenging crises. In 2025, our 14,000 aid workers assisted 10.6 million people in 39 countries. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
About the Role

Roles and responsibilities:

The purpose of the Finance Technical Assistant position is to provide efficient and compliant financial support services, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, maintenance of cash and bank records, and adherence to NRC financial policies and procedures. 

Generic Responsibilities:

  • Process cash and bank payments in compliance with NRC financial policies and procedures. 

  •   Handle and safeguard petty cash/safe box and ensure all transactions are adequately supported with relevant documentation. 

  •   Prepare and process bank transfers for suppliers, beneficiaries, staff claims, and other NRC operational expenses. 

  • Accurately record payments, advances, staff clearances, and other financial transactions in NRC financial systems (Citrix/Unit4). 

  •  Maintain up-to-date cash and bank balance trackers and provide regular reports to management. 

  •  Conduct safe replenishments in accordance with NRC finance policies and approved procedures. 

  •  Assist in month-end financial closing activities and document filing. 

  • Ensure proper archiving of finance documents and supporting records for audit purposes. 

  • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information. 

  •   Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and a specific responsibility for finance policies and procedures.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Monitor daily safe box balances and ensure cash payments remain within NRC-approved cash ceiling limits. 

  •  Prepare weekly cash and bank balance reports and share them with the Finance Coordinator for review and action.

  • Any other tasks as delegated by the line manager.

Critical interfaces:

  • Finance Coordinator: Payment approvals, financial reporting, cash management oversight. 

  • Area and Country Office Finance Teams: Coordination of financial transactions and reconciliations. 

  • Procurement, Logistics : Supplier payment processing and supporting documentation verification. 

  •  Program Teams: Processing beneficiary payments and project-related financial transactions. 

  • Human Resources Department: Processing staff claims, advances, and staff payroll-related transactions. 

  • Banks and Financial Service Providers: Execution and follow-up of bank transfers.

Generic professional competencies:

  •   Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 

  •  Minimum 2 years' experience working in finance, accounting, cash management, or a related function. 

  •  Good written and spoken English. 

  •   Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and ability to accurately work with computerized accounting systems.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

  •  Previous experience working with humanitarian or non-governmental organizations is an advantage. 
  • Strong foundation in accounting principles, bookkeeping, and accounts payable and receivable processes.

  •  Experience using ERP/accounting systems, preferably Unit4 or similar finance software. 
  •  Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
  •  Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting. 
  •  Knowledge of NRC financial policies and donor compliance requirements is an advantage. 
  •  Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Key Skills
AccountingFinanceCash managementBookkeepingAccounts payableAccounts receivableMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordFinancial reportingData entryERP systemsUnit4Audit supportBank reconciliationFinancial compliance
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Finance Technical Assistant is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate cash and bank records, and ensuring compliance with NRC financial policies. They also support month-end closing, audit processes, and provide financial reporting to management.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
5996
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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